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A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century History: 1914-1990 (Oxford Reference)
A Dictionary of TwentiethCentury History 19141990 - Oxford Reference Author:Peter Teed What is Maoism? What were the aims of the Baader Meinhof Group? What was uncovered during the Watergate investigation? Who was Steve Biko? The answers to these and thousands of other questions can be found in this comprehensive new dictionary of world events, from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Ide... more »al for students across a wide range of subjects, it chronicles all the major countries, figures, movements, events and incidents that have shaped the 20th century. The dictionary also covers the social, cultural and technological dimensions of modern life, and includes entries on feminism, Picasso, The Beatles and the automobile industry.« less